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Shipping base

a technology for shipping bases and containers, applied in the field of shipping bases, can solve the problems of large appliances, bulky and/or heavy appliances, and often consists of metal panels. not particularly robust,

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-03-09
SONOCO DEV INC
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Such appliances are typically large, bulky and / or heavy.
The exterior of such appliances commonly consists of a skin of metal panels that, for reasons of weight and economy, are not particularly robust.
Also, such appliances often have exposed operable parts or connectors.
The positioning of these elements and / or their proximity to the outer periphery of the appliance may place them at risk of damage during shipment and delivery.
Even superficial damage to the exterior panels can easily render the appliance unacceptable to the customer and ultimately saleable only at an extremely reduced price.

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[0018] Referring to the accompanying drawings, where like numerals identify like elements, there is shown one form of a shipping base according to the present invention, which is identified generally by reference numeral 20. The shipping base 20 is preferably injection molded from a plastic material, such as polypropylene. The specific polymer, filler or reinforcement material can be varied to meet the specific requirements of the application.

[0019] Throughout this specification, terms such as “top”, “bottom,” and “vertical” are used in the interest of clarity with reference to an orientation of the base in a typical use with an appliance positioned there-above. It is not required that the base be provided below the appliance or that the base be maintained exactly in this orientation. Variation of the structures may be defined whereby portions of base are oriented vertically or at some angle with respect to horizontal. Also, when separated from the appliance, the base may be stored...

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Abstract

A base for shipping or storing an appliance or other article comprises a frame, the frame comprising rails, at least one rail comprising two outer upright walls, at least two intermediate walls between the outer walls, webs joining the bottom of each outer wall to the bottom of the adjacent intermediate wall, and at least one web joining together the intermediate walls.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The invention relates to a shipping base for articles including household appliances and the like. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Household appliances, such as washing machines, dryers and the like, need to be delivered from the factory, to the store and to the customer in an undamaged condition. Such appliances are typically large, bulky and / or heavy. The exterior of such appliances commonly consists of a skin of metal panels that, for reasons of weight and economy, are not particularly robust. Also, such appliances often have exposed operable parts or connectors. The positioning of these elements and / or their proximity to the outer periphery of the appliance may place them at risk of damage during shipment and delivery. Delivery of a damaged or inoperable appliance can have a significant effect on customer satisfaction with a brand or a retailer. Even superficial damage to the exterior panels can easily render the appliance unacceptable to the cus...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D85/00B65D19/44
CPCB65D2585/6855B65D19/0002
Inventor JOHANSON, JAMES E.
Owner SONOCO DEV INC